This is amazing and warm and funny.
Here is the link to the Daily Kos diary with some snips about it.
Talk on Maui 2/16/2008
I want to emphasize my brother loves these islands. He loves these islands with every fiber of his being," Soetoro-Ng told the crowd.
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"His ability to build bridges between worlds was built in these islands. . . ."
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Soetoro-Ng also shared how Obama took care of her after the deaths of her parents.
She said her brother taught her poetry and philosophy and the first book he gave her was by award-winning African American author Toni Morrison, who has since endorsed Obama.
Her humor, intelligence, compassion, and commitment to her brother are all evident.
And here are links to news coverage about her campaign work across the state:
Kaua`i
"He will create a culture of sustainability," Soetoro-Ng said. "He continues to learn and listen to those who have worked the hardest and longest as environmental activists."
Maui
"Although my brother is American, he does have Kenyan blood, and Kenyans always win the marathon," Soetoro-Ng said to laughs and applause.
O`ahu
Obama still returns almost every Christmas to visit family, indulge in local sushi, body surf at a beach on the southeastern coast of Oahu and look for sea turtles, Soetoro-Ng said. His parents and grandfather have died, and his grandmother is in poor health but has been following the presidential race closely on television, she said.
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